TOOTHMAN, D.D.S.,

M. Lee

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of M. Lee Toothman, DDS on Jan. 8, 2015 at Jupiter Hospice. Dr. Toothman was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 17, 1922. Proceeded in death by his parents Glenn and Elsie Toothman and his brothers James S., Fred R, and Glenn Jr. and sister Betty Halvorsen. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley S. Toothman, and son Mark L. Toothman as well as daughters Pamela Lynn Mortensen (Rick) of Tampa Florida and Amy Seaman (Jeff) of Chicago. Grandchildren Ashley Gagne (Mike), Rees Mortensen, Caroline Mortensen, Taylor Toothman, Brendan Toothman, Lindsay Seaman, Will Seaman and Andrew Seaman, as well as great grandchildren Claire Gagne and Graham Gagne. In World War II, Dr. Toothman was a B-24 pilot in the 446th bomb group of the 8th Air Force stationed in Bungay, England. Returning from service, Dr. Toothman continued his education at Marshall University, then entered the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Completing dental school, Dr. Toothman rejoined the Army and was deployed as a medic in a frontline field hospital during the Korean War. Dr. Toothman established his dental practice in West Palm Beach Florida in 1951, retiring in 1992. During his dental career Dr. Toothman was very active in both community and professional organizations contributing in a way that will forever leave a lasting impact. He was past President of Palm Beach County Dental Society as well as past President of the Florida East Coast Dental Society. In 1965 both Dr. Toothman and Dr. John Dalton reached out to the President of Palm Beach Junior College, Dr. Harold Manor, and together conceived and established the first dental hygiene program in State of Florida. Dr. Toothman was a long time member of the Pankey Study Group in Miami. Dr. Toothman was highly involved in the local Rotary Club, Kiwanis, and past president of Gideon's International, and long time member of the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach. There will be a private burial service for the family followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Royal Poinciana Chapel, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Dunklin Memorial Camp, www.Dunklin.org.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for M. TOOTHMAN

12 Entries

January 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.. I too was a neighbor who always came by for the toothbrush and toothpaste at Halloween. There was 5 of us and my mom always made sure we all visited. Mary Oenbrink

Brent Davis

January 19, 2015

Thanks for being my Dad's best friend throughout the years and giving such a moving tribute to him at his funeral 22 years ago

Rex J Ford

January 15, 2015

Peace to the family of this kind and gentle human being. Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 71:1-6

Kathy Fox

January 14, 2015

I will never forget the kindness that Dr. Toothman showed towards me when my first husband fell at work and crushed his ankles. Dr. Toothman hired me on the spot when I came by looking for employment at that time.
My deepest condolences to Shirley and all the family. I pray that God's love and comfort will envelope you.

Jayne Canale

January 14, 2015

Dr. Toothman was my parents dentist and then mine until the time he retired. I continued with Dr. Meeker when he took over the practice and kept up with what Dr. Toothman was up to in conversations with the office staff. I loved talking to him and he was one of the reasons I studied as a dental tech in the early 70's. My condolences to his family and friends. He is truly missed.

Karen (Thomas) Cronin

January 14, 2015

A fond memory I have is of Dr. Toothman giving out toothpaste and a toothbrush at Halloween for the treat. He would remind each of us children that rang his doorbell to "get the sugar out.!" I lived in the neighborhood a block away ,and we always knew what the good, caring dentist would put in our goody bags! My condolences to Mark and the whole family.

January 14, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Toothman. My thoughts and prayers are with you while you heal- 1 Peter 5:6,7

January 13, 2015

Dr. Lee as I always call him is my father since I came here in 1993. I -we will missed him dearly. Our love and prayer goes to Shirley and the whole Family. Don & Bessie

Colleen Dove Roland

January 13, 2015

Dr. Toothman was our family dentist and we all went to Memorial Presbyterian Church. I loved seeing him and Mrs. Toothman. They always sat close together, and it was clear their relationship and love was stronger than most people dared hope for. His obituary is evidence that he had a life well lived and I am sure there are many that benefitted from it who never knew him .

January 12, 2015

FHHS Class of '72 sends condolences to our classmate, Mark, and his family.

January 12, 2015

Dr. Toothman was my dentist as a child and I was an associate of his in his office. He was a good man and will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and the many who knew him. Robert and Deborah Branstrator

January 11, 2015

The Froehlich Family sends heartfelt sympathy to the Toothman family. He was such an honourable man and an outstanding dentist. He will be greatly missed. With love, prayers, and deepest sympathy. David Froehlich Sr., Linda, and David Jr.

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